The Compleat Piers Anthony
Short Stories
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This page chronicles Piers Anthony's short stories and novelettes that appear in various books, magazines and pulp/digests. Each entry here is also individually presented in a page detailing that story.

The dates represent the published dates and not the date the story was actually written. Sometimes it takes months or years to get a story into print. Many times a story is purchased for publication only to have the magazine fold operation before it gets published.

Yearly Index
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1981
1987
1988


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--1963--


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Fantastic (April 1963, Vol 12, #4) Possible to Rue

Fantastic
April 1963, Vol 12, #4
Pages 120-123.

Illustrated by Summers
1/4 page illustration on page 120

Piers' First Published Story



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Quinquepedalian

Amazing Stories
November 1963, Vol 37, #11
Pages 106-121, 130.

Illustrated by Virgil Finlay
Two-page illustration on page 54-55

Amazing Stories (November 1963, Vol 37, #11)


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--1964--


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Fantastic (October 1964, Vol 13, #10) Encounter

Fantastic
October 1964, Vol 13, #10
Pages 104-111.

Illustrated by Adragna
Full page illustration on page 104



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--1965--


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Phog

Fantastic
June 1965, Vol 14, #6
Pages 97-107.

On Cover:
Great bondage/human sacrifice illustration

Fantastic (June 1965, Vol 14, #6)


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--1966--


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Worlds of If (June 1966, Vol 16, #6, Issue 103) Mandroid
(by Piers Anthony, Robert E. Margroff, and Andrew J. Offutt)

Worlds of If
June 1966, Vol 16, #6, Issue 103
Pages 6-50.

Illustrated by Gaughan
1/2 page illustrations on pages 16, 17, 28, 29.
Full page illustration on page 40.

Novelette



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The Message
by Piers Anthony and Frances Hall

Analog
July 1966, Vol LXXVII (77), #5
Pages 8-36.

On Cover:
The Message by Piers Anthony
and Frances Hall
Cover Illustration from The Message
by John Schoenherr.

Illustrated by John Schoenherr
Full page illustrations on pages 8 and 26
1/2 page illustrations on pages 9 and 21

Analog (July 1966, Vol LXXVII (77), #5)


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Worlds of If (September 1966, Vol 16, #9, Issue 106) The Ghost Galaxies
(Novelette)

Worlds of If
September 1966, Vol 16, #9, Issue 106
Pages 96-116.

Illustrated by Adkins
1/2 page illustrations on pages 102, 103, 109, and 114.

Basis for the novel Ghost.



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--1967--


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Within the Cloud

Galaxy
April 1967, Vol 25, #4
Pages 163-165.

Galaxy (April 1967, Vol 25, #4)


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Analog (November 1967, Vol LXXX (80), #3) Prostho Plus
(A Dr. Dillingham Story)

Analog
November 1967, Vol LXXX (80), #3
Pages 53-65.

Illustrated by Kelly Freas
3/4 page illustration on page 53
1/2 page illustration on page 65



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In the Jaws of Danger
(A Dr. Dillingham Story)

Worlds of If
November 1967, Vol 17, #11, Issue 120
Pages 106-120.

Illustrated by Vaughn Bode
1/4 page illustrations on pages 107, 108, 109, 110, 112, 113, 116, and 118.

Worlds of If (November 1967, Vol 17, #11, Issue 120)


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Analog (December 1967, Vol LXXX (80), #4) Beak by Beak

Analog
December 1967, Vol LXXX (80), #4
Pages 97-105.

Illustrated by Kelly Freas
1/2 page illustration on page 97

(Also contains first appearance of Dragonrider by Anne McCaffrey (part 1 of 2)



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--1968--


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The Alien Rulers
(Novelette)

Analog
March 1968, Vol LXXXI (81), #1
Pages 8-39.

On Cover:
The Alien Rulers by Piers Anthony
Cover Illustration from The Alien Rulers by Kelly Freas.

Illustrated by Kelly Freas
Full page illustrations on pages 8 and 9
1/2 page illustration on page 19

Analog (March 1968, Vol LXXXI (81), #1)


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The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction (July 1968, Vol 35, #1, Whole #206) Sos the Rope
(Part 1 of 3)

The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction
July 1968, Vol 35, #1, Whole #206
Pages 4-54.

On Cover:
Sos the Rope
by Piers Anthony

Cover Illustration
Sos the Rope
Illustrated by Jack Gaugham

First publication of Sos the Rope



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Sos the Rope
(Part 2 of 3)

The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction
August 1968, Vol 35, #2, Whole #207
Pages 26-50.

On Cover:
Piers Anthony


The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction (August 1968, Vol 35, #2, Whole #207)


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Worlds of If (August 1968, Vol 18, #8, Issue 129) Getting Through University
(A Dr. Dillingham Story)

Worlds of If
August 1968, Vol 18, #8, Issue 129.
Pages 8-34.

Illustrated by Vaughn Bode
Full page illustration on page 8
1/2 page illustration on page 9

Novelette



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Sos the Rope
(Part 3 of 3)

The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction
September 1968, Vol 35, #3, Whole #208
Pages 45-94.

On Cover:
Piers Anthony

The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction (September 1968, Vol 35, #3, Whole #208)


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--1969--


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Fantastic (February 1969, Vol 18, #3) The Life of the Stripe

Fantastic
February 1969, Vol 18, #3
Pages 49-51.

On Cover:
Piers Anthony
The Life of the Stripe



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Quinquepedalian

The Most Thrilling Science Fiction Ever Told
Summer 1969, #13
Pages 54-70.

On Cover and on Back Cover:
Piers Anthony

Illustrated by Virgil Finlay
Two-page illustration on page 54-55

Re-printed story

The Most Thrilling Science Fiction Ever Told (Summer 1969, #13)


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Worlds of If (October 1969, Vol 19, #8, Issue 141) None But I
(A Dr. Dillingham Story)

Worlds of If
October 1969, Vol 19, #8, Issue 141
Pages 28-52, 160.
(story says continued on page 100, but should be 160).

On Cover:
Anthony

Illustrated by Jack Gaughan
3/4 page illustrations on pages 28 and 51
1/2 page illustration on page 29

Novelette.
Also contains an advertisement for Science Fiction Review, page 123, that mentions Piers Anthony.



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Hasan
(Part 1 of 2)

Fantastic
December 1969, Vol 19, #2
Pages 6-83 (Part 1 of 2).
This is the first publication of Hasan.

On Cover:
"New! Piers Anthony Novel -- Hasan. First publication anywhere"

Illustrated by Jeff Jones
1/2 page illustrations on page 7, 14, and 41

This issue of Fantastic also contains a story entitled "Fantasy Fandom," which is a re-print of Alf Laylah Wa Laylah (An Essay on The Arabian Nights), pages 125-135. This was an essay Piers originally wrote and published in Niekas in 1966. It is re-printed here because of its relevance as background material for Hasan.

There is also a nice editorial by Fantastic Editor Ted White on Piers Anthony's Hasan, pages 4-5, 122-124.
Fantastic (December 1969, Vol 19, #2)


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--1970--


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Fantastic (February 1970, Vol 19, #3) Hasan
(Part 2 of 2)

Fantastic
February 1970, Vol 19, #3
Pages 32-106 (Part 2 of 2).

On Cover:
"New! Piers Anthony Novel

Illustrated by Jeff Jones
1/2 page illustrations on page 33, 71, and 105

"A Postscript By The Author"
There is a nice postscript (Author's Note) by Piers Anthony in which he discusses his research for Hasan, pages 106-108.

"A Selected Bibliography"
Piers published his bibliography that he reference for research materials to write Hasan, pages 108-109.

Editor Ted White writes a paragraph about Piers' 87,000 word novel, Hasan on page 5.


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Orn
(Part 1 of 2)

Amazing Stories
July 1970, Vol 44, #2
Pages 6-65, 128-140.

On Cover:
New: Piers Anthony's Orn
The Epic Sequel to Omnivore

Illustrated by Michael Wm. Kaluta
1/2 page illustration on page 41

First publication of Orn.

Amazing Stories (July 1970, Vol 44, #2)


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Worlds of If (July-August 1970, Vol 20, #6, Issue 149) Equals Four
(A Dr. Dillingham Story)

Worlds of If
July-August 1970, Vol 20, #6, Issue 149
Pages 51-63, 155-157.

Illustrated by (unaccredited)
3/4 page illustration on page 51



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Orn
(Part 2 of 2)

Amazing Stories
September 1970, Vol 44, #3
Pages 28-107.

On Cover:
Piers Anthony
The Startling Conclusion of Orn

Illustrated by Michael Wm. Kaluta
1/2 page illustration on page 29
1/2 page illustration on page 63

Amazing Stories (September 1970, Vol 44, #3)


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The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction (October 1970, Vol 39, #4, Whole #233) Wood You?

The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction
October 1970, Vol 39, #4, Whole #233
Pages 49-57.

On Cover:
Piers Anthony



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Monarch
(A Dr. Dillingham Story)

Worlds of If
November-December 1970, Vol 20, #8, Issue 151
Pages 124-128.

On Cover:
Monarch
A Dr. Dillingham Story
Piers Anthony

Illustrated by (unaccredited)
Full page illustration on page 124

There is an editorial note, on page 128, about this being the last story of Dr. Dillingham. Actually it was the last short story/novelette to appear. Piers combined the stories and expanded them into the Prostho Plus novel.

Worlds of If (November-December 1970, Vol 20, #8, Issue 151)


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Science Against Man Small Mouth, Bad Taste

Science Against Man
Edited by Anthony Cheetham
Avon Paperback Edition
December 1970
Pages Pages 157-173
224 Pages
ISBN 380-02374-075
Piers Anthony name on front cover
Full Page Advertisement in back of book (page 223) for Macroscope (with cover illustration).
Original Retail 75¢


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The Bridge
(Nebula Award Nomination, 1970)

Worlds of Tomorrow
1970, Vol 5, #1, Issue 24
Pages 75-85, 155-158.
Galaxy Pub. Corp. 1970.

On Cover:
The Bridge
Piers Anthony

The cover is an illustration suggested by The Bridge by Gaugham.

Illustrated by Gilbert
Full page illustrations on pages 75 and 84
Illustrated Diagram on page 155

Jler Jakobsson, Editor of Worlds of Tomorrow, discusses Piers Anthony's The Bridge on page 2 of his content review.

Written in 1968/1969 and originally titled Minnie's Crew

Worlds of Tomorrow (1970, Vol 5, #1, Issue 24)


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--1971--


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Nova One The Whole Truth

Nova One
Edited by Harry Harrison
Short introduction by Harry Harrison to Piers Anthony on page 209
March 1971
Delacorte Press, Dell Publishing
Pages 209-222
222 Pages
ISBN 440-06499-075
Piers Anthony name on front and back covers
Original Retail $.75


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--1972--


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'Up Schist Crick' appearing in 'Generation' Up Schist Crick

Generation
Edited by David Gerrold
(of Star Trek writing fame)
Short introduction by David Gerrold
to Piers Anthony on page 20
Pages 20-40
Dell Publishing
236 Pages
July 1972
ISBN 440-02833-095
Piers Anthony name on back cover
Original Retail .95¢


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Hard Sell
(A Fisk Centers Story)

Worlds of If
July-August 1972, Vol 21, #6, Issue 161
Pages 143-158

On Cover:
Piers Anthony

Unaccredited Illustrations
Full page illustration on page 143

The short story Hard Sell is the original
printing of Chapter 1 of the novel Hard Sell
Worlds of If (July-August 1972, Vol 21, #6, Issue 161)


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Worlds of If (September-October 1972, Vol 21, #7, Issue 162) Black Baby
(A Fisk Centers Story)

Worlds of If
September-October 1972, Vol 21, #7, Issue 162
Pages 64-82

On Cover:
Black Baby: Piers Anthony

Unaccredited Illustrations
1/2 page illustration on page 64

The short story Black Baby is the original
printing of Chapter 2 of the novel Hard Sell.


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Hurdle
(A Fisk Centers Story)

Worlds of If
November-December 1972, Vol 21, #8, Issue 163
Pages 118-145

On Cover:
Piers Anthony

Unaccredited Illustrations
Two full page illustrations on page 118, 119

The short story Hurdle is the original
printing of Chapter 3 of the novel Hard Sell.
Worlds of If (November-December 1972, Vol 21, #8, Issue 163)


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--1981--


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The Berkley Showcase Vol. 3 On the Uses of Torture

The Berkley Showcase Vol. 3
Edited by Victoria Schochet and John W. Silbersack
Introduction by the editors to Piers Anthony on pages 79-80
Berkley Paperback Edition
January 1981
Pages 79-102
248 Pages
ISBN 0-425-04697-4
Piers Anthony name on back cover
Author Information about Piers Anthony on page 245.
Original Retail $2.25


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--1987--


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Life
(A Fisk Centers Story)

Twilight Zone Magazine
December 1987
Pages 28-31, 71-74

On Cover:
Piers Anthony

The short story Life is the original
printing of Chapter 5 of the novel Hard Sell.
Twilight Zone Magazine (December 1987)


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--1988--


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The Fleet Book 2: Counter Attack Soft Like A Woman

The Fleet Book 2: Counter Attack
Edited by David Drake and Bill Fawcett
Ace Paperback Edition
December 1988
Pages 155-182
311 Pages
ISBN 0-441-24087-9
Piers Anthony name on front cover
Original Retail $3.95


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